Class Size Limitations. A. Class Size Maximums
Class Size Limitations. 1. The Board of Education agrees to set class size limitations of 30 in grades kindergarten and first grade, 31 in grades 2 through 6, and 33 in grades 7 through 12. Because of numerous scheduling problems, the Board of Education will agree that a one student per teacher session variable may exist. A review board consisting of a senior high, middle/junior high school, and an elementary teacher will meet prior to the tenth student day to review class loads throughout the School District.
Class Size Limitations. 1. Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten
Class Size Limitations. A. Class Size One hour of aide time per day for each two students will be added when the number of students is two or more over the maximums below. Site-based students in regular education are counted toward class size if placement exceeds 40% of the school day (unless student comes with their own aide). Grade Level Number of Students K 21 2-3 25 4-5 29 For grades 6-12, there will be no more than 165 total student contacts or 34 contacts per class period, unless more is required by Northwest Accreditation Standards. If exceeded, the teacher will then choose one of the following supports that is most beneficial to them: readers, instructional aide time, clerical assistance, or release from all duties. The maximum student contacts will be 175. The foregoing is not applicable to classes in physical education, music, chorus and band, and also advisors. For elementary schools an initial aide time calculation will be made so that a specific number of hours can be assigned to each school during in-service week based on preliminary counts obtained at pre- registration. Aide time calculations will then be made in the 1st week of October, the 1st week of January and the last week of March and implementation effected either upward or downward the following week. When combination or blended classes exist and new students need to be added to classes the District will give first consideration to placing those students in straight grade classrooms first, but retains the right to place students based on the individual student’s need. For middle and high schools class size counts will occur the 3rd week of each semester. Individual teachers may request a class size count at any time in the interim if they believe their count has exceeded the class size limitations.
Class Size Limitations. 1. Beginning with the 2018-2019 school year, the Board of Education agrees to set class size limitations of 26 in Kindergarten, 28 in first through third grade, 30 in grades 4 through 5. The Board agrees to set class size limitations of 33 in grades 6 through 12 if the secondary schools have a 6 period day (teach 5, 1 prep). If the secondary schools have a 7 period day (teach 6, 1 prep), class size limitations shall be an average of 28. The Board of Education agrees to set class size limitations of 30 in grades kindergarten and first grade, 31 in grades 2 through 6, and 33 in grades 7 through 12. Because of numerous scheduling problems, the Board of Education will agree that a one (1) student per teacher session variable may exist. If the secondary schools have a 7 period day, TFT members assigned to the secondary schools shall receive overage payments outlined in this Agreement if the total pupil count exceeds 168, or if the total pupil count in any one class exceeds 31. A review board consisting of a senior high, middle/junior high school and an elementary teacher will meet prior to the tenth student day to review class loads throughout the School District.
Class Size Limitations. (Continued)
Class Size Limitations. (Continued) Class size complaints are to be filed with the co-chairpersons of the CSRB. If they are unable to resolve a complaint within five (5) days after filing, they shall refer the complaint to the CSRB which shall consider the complaint and make its recommendations to the Superintendent and the Union within ten (10) school days after the complaint has been referred to it. In the event a recommendation of the CSRB is not implemented by the District within ten (10) school days after the recommendation is referred to the Superintendent and the Union, the Union may grieve under Article Seven of this Agreement beginning at the Step 2 level. For purposes of class size grievances, the time allowed for scheduling the hearing after receipt of the appeal shall be ten (10) school days and the decision shall be communicated to the Union within five (5) school days after the hearing. Upon notification of the need for additional time, one (1) five (5) school day extension will be granted for communicating the decision. In the event the CSRB does not timely agree on a recommendation to resolve a class size complaint, the Union may grieve under Article Seven of this Agreement beginning with Step 2 except that the abbreviated time limits in the preceding paragraph will apply.
Class Size Limitations. (Continued) Once recorded, the CSRB will make all reasonable efforts to reduce each oversized class enrollment to the class maximum or below pursuant to mutually agreed upon procedures. The CSRB will meet regularly throughout the school year to try and reduce all oversized classes. It is the responsibility of each principal and the Superintendent to supply the CSRB with up to date information of the status of oversized classes — no less than once per month. The payment to teachers kindergarten through grade twelve (12) for the first semester of the school year shall be made during the second semester but no later than the end of the school year. The payment to teachers kindergarten through grade twelve (12) for the second semester shall be made between July 1, and the commencement of the following school year. The parties shall meet no later than August 1, to compare lists of eligible teachers, oversize class data and amount of payment to each teacher.
Class Size Limitations. In accordance with Ends Policy E-1, it is the goal of the District to provide for a supportive learning environment for each student. Insofar as allowed by constraints of physical plant and financial resources, the following teacher workloads shall be considered too large to fulfill the District mission:
Class Size Limitations. 1. Beginning with the 2022-2023 school year, the Board of Education agrees to set class size limitations of 28 in Kindergarten, 31 in first through third grade, 31 in grades 4 through 5. The Board agrees to set class size limitations of 35 in grades 6 through 12 if the secondary schools have a 6 period day (teach 5, 1 prep). If the secondary schools have a 7 period day (teach 6, 1 prep), class size limitations shall be an average of 35. TFT members assigned to the secondary schools shall receive overage payments outlined in this Agreement if the total pupil count exceeds 185, or if the total pupil count in any one class exceeds 35. A review board consisting of a senior high, middle school and an elementary teacher will meet prior to the tenth student day to review class loads throughout the School District.
